24 hours and no sleep: Hawke's Bay fire crews stretched with three fires still active in the region
Mayor calls those stopping tinder-box dry region from being engulfed "blimmin' legends".
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Digger stolen from Napier's Western Hills cemetery
"We are missing it, and we would very much like it back."
Safety concerns as oppressive heat taking toll at Hawke's Bay Hospital
Doctors, nurses and patients struggling to cope at Hawke's Bay Hospital.
Watch: Into the inferno - woman's terrifying drive through wall of flames
Cause of fire unconfirmed, but "may have been someone mowing a paddock", firefighters say.
Against the fence: Bluff Hill B&B owner questions timing of lookout renovations
"Closed for summer. The best view in town. I don't understand it."
Felled by a 'king hit': Injured man unsure of return to rugby
"If it robs me from playing rugby, then I would be pretty angry."
'An innocent life will be lost': Gang violence sparks fear and calls for action
And a gang expert says the rise in gang violence is no surprise.
Simon Bridges begins fight for 'quiet' New Zealanders
Bridges admired hippos, and talked about not wanting to talk about Winston Peters.
Hawke's Bay police stop carrying arms as gang tensions settle
Napier mayor is prepared to reach out to gang leaders and try to resolve the issue.
Campaign training for new National candidates
National MPs, new candidates have descended upon Havelock North to discuss the election.
Critically injured child in Starship
Police called to an address in Hastings, inquiry into how child was injured is ongoing.
'It's okay bro, we're here for you': How Great Kiwi Bake Off champ saved a friend
Trev dedicated his first cake on the Great Kiwi Bake Off to a friend. This is why.
Armed police swarm Napier suburb to make arrest
A 49-year-old man was taken into custody without incident.
Second wastewater discharge into Wairarapa river this year
Almost half a million litres of wastewater has flowed into Ruamahanga River this year.
Wind and heat create havoc in the Bay: flights cancelled, trampoline stops traffic in Napier, fires sparked
Temperatures reached as high as 34 degrees around Hawke's Bay.
Firefighters save house and pine plantation
"It was a great save by our fire brigades. I think I owe them a beer."
Local Focus: Santa, Elton and Danica
Thanks to Santa, Danica Bryant is playing Elton John. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Santa set Danica on road to Elton gig
Thanks to Santa, Danica Bryant is playing Elton John. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
In the deep end: Teen lifeguard saves struggling 80-year-old's life
The man was one of six saved on the beach by lifeguards in the past three days.
Rideshare service Ola arrives in Napier and Hastings
The local launch is part of an expansion for Ola across 11 new cities and towns in NZ.
Local Focus: Tsunami risk for Napier thousands
Thousands would perish from major tsunami. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
15,000 people in Napier would 'have difficulty' escaping tsunami - GNS
"Based on the modelling, 15,000 would have difficulty". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police called to Hawke's Bay Airport over 'disruptive' plane passenger
Police were called to Hawke's Bay Airport after flight crew had issues with a passenger.
Taradale shooting: Top cop says gangs could walk free if residents won't testify
Community asked to come forward.
Hawke's Bay to get Rangatahi Court as fight to keep troubled teens out of gangs ramps up
Marae-based court will sit in April, a "significant" step to keeping teens out of gangs.
Local Focus: Dog attacks on sheep increasing
Hastings dog attacks continue into summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Elton's secret Hawke's Bay itinerary revealed (sort of)
It's his first time in Hawke's Bay. He's in for a treat.
Local Focus: Crate success for Napier's recycling
Limit of three crates each leads to imaginative filling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Napier's recycling programme a crate success
Limit of three crates each leads to imaginative filling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Disabled teen gets $4 a day for food
A disabled teenager gets less funding for food than a prisoner in police cells overnight.
Teacher shortage still critical in provincial areas
Teacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.
Four more arrests after firearms incident in Taradale
"This is a difficult time for our communities": Police.
Ahuriri's pop-up sandpit has become so popular, it's getting messy
Council is asking residents to pick up pieces of plastic or broken toys on beach.
Woman discharged after car crashes into tree in Central Hawke's Bay
Woman discharged from hospital after a single-car crash at 8.40am on River Rd, near Otane.